you're never too old...

to be comforted by moms tender lovin’ care.

at least that’s how i feel after coming down with one of the worst viruses i’ve ever had.  cody and i have both been under the weather since last saturday night and if it wasn’t for our moms pitching in on sunday i’m not sure how we would have made it through the week.  it got me thinking about how much i appreciate my mom and how, despite my druthers, i long for her pampering and ‘mothering’ when i’m really sick.  being so close to mother’s day i wanted to write a special note of thanks to the moms that gave us life and who have been there with unconditional love and support since day one.

mom,

when i think of mother’s days past i think of how much you appreciated the little things – like a card, a meal, flowers or a hand-made gift.  i never really understood until now why you’d prefer such small gestures over a grand gift or a day of pampering – not that you didn’t long for those too.  now i get it.  being a mom is the most rewarding job i’ll ever have and being witness to one of God’s greatest blessings has me appreciating all of the sacrifices mom’s make for their children.  i truly appreciate all that you’ve made for me.  at the end of the day it really is the little things that matter most.

you wear grandmotherhood well and it suits you!  carson lights up when he hears your voice and i love that you just can’t get enough of his sweet baby rolls.  thank you for loving me more than i love myself and sharing in my newfound joy of motherhood. your unwavering support and friendship have meant the world to me, especially in the past few years as i’ve grown in my roles as a daughter, wife, friend and mother. 

thanks forever, love you always!

darla,

meeting cody changed my life.  and giving him one no doubt changed yours.  he is by far one of the most considerate, strong, kind and smart individuals i've ever known and the type of man i hope carson grows up to admire and emulate.  it's easy to see the qualities in him that came from you - his patience, his way with words, his caring soul.  thank you for raising one of the best!

as a mom to four i don't know how you did it! my guess is that it was your steadfast faith in God that got you through the most challeging of times.  as i grow in my faith and continue to have it tested i know i can always look to Him or to you for guidance. thank you for making God a priority and for giving a strong foundation in faith.  

this letter wouldn't be complete without thanking you for your unselfish love.  you are quick to share your talents and to put others first, especially your children and now your grandchildren.  i love that when we visit you nearly race to the house in order to play with carson and spend quality time together.  as he grows i know it is something he'll appreciate and i already do. i love watching you two interact and i especially love that your time with him is sacred - you appreciate just how fast he's growing and make every minute count. 

thank you for being the mom that you are! i am one lucky lady to have married my best friend and found another.  love you always!